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FEBRUARY 2021
E-NEWSLETTER
Creating Opportunities For Healing Through Giving Back
Dear Volunteer & Supporter,
You are the force that makes our
world go round. It is your passion,
time and energy that gives strength
to people facing cancer in our
community and we love you for it.
Thank you for being the star that
brightens the BGHP sky and
illuminates the path for BGHP clients BGHP
to keep moving forward on their
cancer journey. You are amazing and
are truly making a difference.
Love - Your Valentine,
The BGHP Staff and Board Have you noticed our new
newsletter look? Let us know if
you like it or not - CLICK HERE
IN THIS ISSUE to submit your feedback.
Page 2 - Gratitude
Page 4 - Spotlight
Page 5 - Upcoming Volunteer GET SOCIAL WITH US
Opportunities & Events Share why and how you support
Page 6 - Nancy Noll Library Nook @BreastandGYNHealthProject
Page 7 - Support Groups
Page 8 - Holly Yashi Promotion
Page 9 - Facebook Fundraising
Page 9 - Amazon Smile
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IMPACT & GRATITUDE
You are the warriors that keep us fighting!
TOGETHER, IN 2020 WE HELPED:
327
CLIENTS
6944 101
TOTAL
CONTACT
NEW
HELPED CLIENTS
POINTS
THANK YOU TO OUR GRANTORS
Thank you to the Smullin Foundation for their continued grant funding to
support BGHP's work and to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for their
continued grant support for patient navigation and outreach
THANK YOU TO OUR JANUARY BUSINESS DONORS
Mikki Moves Real Estate Non-Profit Collaboration
Redwood Harley Davidson - Breast Cancer Awareness Virtual Poker Run
THANK YOU TO OUR VACATION RAFFLE SPONSORS
Almquist Lumber Patterson-Conners Insurance Services
Buddy's Auto Pierson Building Center
Cairns Architecture Recology Humboldt County
Coast Central Credit Union Redwood Capital Bank
Gary Ogle Insurance AFLAC Northcoast Roy E. Corsetti, CPA
German Motors of Arcata Sequoia Gas
Jackson & Eklund, CPAs Wildberries Marketplace
JLF Construction
In-kind Sponsors
Kokatat Inc
Bug Press
Lima's Professional Pharmacy Dalianes Worldwide Travel
Nancy Noll Lost Coast Communications
Omey Dental Scrapper's Edge
Pacific Builders The Central Office
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GRATITUDE
You are the warriors that keep us fighting!
THANK YOU AMY, MARGARET & HALEY!
For holding a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser for your special day to help cancer patients.
THANK YOU OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CAB MEMBERS!
Thank you for driving us forward and all that you do.
THANK YOU EVA LAEVASTU
Thank you for being our tech guru and managing SalesForce and our webiste!
THANK YOU SUE LEE MOSSMAN
Thank you for your being our volunteer information specialist for many years!
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATORS
Thank you to Jen Hildreth for Write/Heal/Live Support Group, Carolyn Lehman and
Amanda Devons for co-facilitating the Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group and
Sue Mossman for co-facilitating the Advanced Disease Support Group
THANK YOU TO OUR GIVE EVERY MONTH (G.E.M.) GROUP!
Thank you for your continued monthly support, we appreciate you!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW G.E.M. MEMBERS!
Thank you for your commitment and welcome aboard!
THANK YOU INGRID, NATALIE, REBECCA & JEN!
Thank you for always keeping BGHP’s lawn and garden area looking wonderful!
THANK YOU WARMLINERS!
Thank you Melinda Wilson, Lori Hendrick, Ilene Poindexter, Margie Nulsen, Felicia Oldfather, Terry
Bean, Beryl Feldman, Brenda Garcia and Chris Angell for the dedication and weekly work you do to
support our clients!
THANK YOU TO OUR VACATION RAFFLE COMMITTEE
Thank you Nancy Dean, Amy Bubenik, Charmayne Replogle, Gary Ogle, Heidi Chappell, Keri
Furtado, Maralana Fulton, Margaret Cole, Nancy Noll, Peggy Buchanan, Sue Mossman and Terry
Bean. You are doing a stellar job!
THANK YOU BEAUTY SECRETS HAIR SALON OF CRESCENT CITY
Thank you for your generous donation of wigs and head displays!
THANK YOU MARJORIE'S F.A.I.T.H. ANGELS
Thank you for delivering the wigs all the way from Crescent City!
THANK YOU GLENN HURLBURT
You did an amazing job cleaning the gutters.
THANK YOU STEVE ENGLE
You're a lifesaver for cleaning the slippery decks.
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SPOTLIGHT
Goodbye Brenda, Hello Brie!
BGHP WOULD LIKE TO THANK BRENDA FOR ALL OF HER HARD WORK!
We say a BIG Thank You to Brenda Garcia, RN,
who held the temporary position of Resource
Development Coordinator from August through
December. She did a great job working with our
volunteers and Sales for Survivors businesses! We
wish Brenda all the best as she moves into her
nursing career. And, we are not saying good-bye!
Brenda came to the role after volunteering as a
Warmliner and she will continue to be a
Warmliner. She's also starting a monthly Facebook
Latina Breast Cancer Support Group thanks to
grant funding from the McLean Foundation.
BGHP WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBER, BRIE!
Hello BGHP community, I'm Brieanne Mirjah and I am so
excited to work with all of you as the Volunteer &
Development Communications Coordinator! Previously, I
have worked in customer service, marketing and sales roles.
Most recently, I worked for the American Cancer Society
overseeing community relationships and the Relay For Life
virtual event. It is an honor to be with the BGHP team and
I hope to utilize my digital marketing and fundraising
experience to grow the BGHP footprint. I have big shoes to
fill after a wonderful job Brenda has done in this role - best
of luck Brenda as you pursue your nursing career!
On a personal note, I am an avid adventurer and love seeing new sights and meeting
new people. I ran my first and only marathon in Antarctica and hope to travel
more in the future. Until then, you can find me snuggled up at home with my two
kitties and loving husband!
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UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
AND EVENTS
We need your help!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Please email volunteer@hcbhp.org if you or someone you know is interested!
Digital Marketing Volunteer
Are you tech savvy, like to take photos or enjoy engaging with
folks on social media? We are looking for help with
increasing our online presence - you can be a beginner
willing to learn or experienced and ready to take ownership!
Lawn Care Helper
We need more help with gardening and grounds upkeep!
Ingrid & Rebecca, our gardeners of 17 years are looking for a
couple of gardening partners. We have a small front yard
and a good sized back yard requiring water and seasonal
tending. Thanks to two of BGHP's dear friends, we do not
need mowing, however, we do need help with trimming,
flower and shrub maintenance, weed control and general
outdoor aesthetics. If you have a friend you want to work
with please bring them as well. We would be most grateful!
VACATION RAFFLE STARTS SOON!
Keep an eye out for more information regarding the Vacation Raffle. We will
need ticket sellers starting in March. Being a volunteer ticket seller means you
are an incredible ambassador for BGHP’s services.
Save the Date - Virtual Packet Making Party, February 22-25th
"Extend the circle of 'us' to include as much of the world as you possibly can."
-RICK HANSON
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NANCY NOLL LIBRARY
Information is the antidote for fear
BGHP HAS A LENDING LIBRARY RICH WITH
INFORMATION, COMFORT, GUIDANCE AND WISDOM
Since we are in the Purple Tier, please
ask about our library books and
curbside pick-up.
The Nancy Noll Library was built from a generous 50th Birthday
fundraiser organized by Nancy Noll in May 1998, in hopes to educate
and empower those along their cancer journey
CAN YOU HELP US?
The following items have been loved by many and are in need of replacement:
Breast Cancer Support
Partner Handbook
by Judy C. Kneece, RN, OCN
Fighting Cancer from Within
(Audio Set)
by Martin L. Rossman, M.D.
If you are able to donate any of these items, please
email volunteer@hcbhp.org or call 707-825-8345
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Virtual Cancer Support Groups
Leukemia & Lymphoma (Blood Cancers)
Support Group
This peer-led group provides support for clients from early
diagnosis to life beyond treatment, for both acute and indolent
lymphomas and blood cancers. Prior to COVID-19, the L & L
Group met at the Breast and GYN Health Project (BGHP). The co-
facilitators--Carolyn Lehman, MA, and Amanda Devons, MSW--are
former BGHP clients who saw the need for information and
support. They asked the Project to provide a meeting place and
logistical assistance and in March, 2015, the Lymphoma/Blood
Cancer Group was formed. The group has evolved over the last six
years in response to client needs. During Covid-19 we meet virtually
via Zoom and phone in.
The group is open to people of all ages who are newly diagnosed or
in active treatment, as well as people living beyond treatment.
Members call in from throughout the Northcoast. The facilitators
are both lymphoma survivors. Amanda is a social worker with
extensive group experience, and Carolyn, who also helped form the
first GYN group at BGHP, has many years of peer support group
leadership. They both are experienced with stem cell transplant and
clinical trials. The L & L Support Group is for people of all ages with blood
All people dealing with blood cancer or lymphoma are welcome, cancers. Do you need a “blood sister or blood brother”?
especially those from the Native American community. The group Join us – share experiences; give and receive support.
provides a safe place to explore the emotional, social and practical
For more information, contact the volunteer peer facilitators:
aspects of cancer survivorship. Our agreements are: we listen
respectfully to each other, we do not give medical advice, and we Carolyn Lehman 707-845-4523 carolynleh@gmail.com or
respect confidentiality. Individual telephone support is also Amanda Devons 707-616-1116 amandadevons@gmail.com
available.
All Cancer Support Groups
All Groups that meet via Zoom are available through teleconferencing and/or phone. For registration and questions, call BGHP at 707-825-8345.
Leukemia & Lympohoma (Blood Cancers) Young Women's Support Group
Breast Cancer Support Group
Support Group Via Zoom
Via Zoom
Via Zoom 1st Wednesday of the month
2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month
1st Tuesday of each month 3rd Thursday of the month
4:30-6:00 PM
4:00-5:30 PM 5:00-6:30 PM
Gynecologic Cancer Support Group Advanced Disease Write/Heal/Live Writers Group Latina Breast Cancer Spanish
Via Zoom Support Group Via Zoom Speaking Support Group
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month Call BGHP at 707-825-8345 1st Friday of the month Via Facebook
3:00-4:30 PM for Virtual Schedule 3:00-5:00 PM 4th Thursday, 5-6:30pm
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colors of courage
give back. give hope. give love.
For every Cancer Awareness Ribbon piece of jewelry sold throughout
the year, $5 will go toward providing services and support directly to
those in need through the Breast & GYN Health Project.
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Facebook Fundraising is perfect for giving back during birthdays, holidays,
memorials and tributes, or any event that is special to you.
You tell your story, in your words, about why BGHP is important to you. Then
share your story with your personal network of friends on Facebook. They donate.
It’s that simple and helps real people dealing with cancer.
Step 1: Click the " Fundraisers" tab in the left menu of your
News Feed/Homepage. You may need to click "See More".
Step 2: Click + Raise Money.
Step 3: Select Nonprofit or Charity.
Step 4: Select "Breast and GYN Health Project" under "Select
Nonprofit", fill in the fundraiser details and choose a cover photo.
Step 5: Click Create.
For information or to get started click this link:
https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers
When you are thinking of shopping and want be safe you may choose to
shop on line and maybe with Amazon.
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a portion of the
purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.
When you choose Breast and GYN Health Project as your charity of choice,
AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your purchases to BGHP.
When you sign up, go to smile.amazon.com and search “Breast and GYN
Health Project” to select BGHP as your organization of choice.
When you make your purchases using AmazonSmile you are also making a
difference in the lives of your friends and neighbors with cancer!
Thank you!
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